KAPPERS FABRICATING, INC
1015 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SPRING VALLEY, MN 55975
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Apr 9, 2026#348868803Apr 9, 2026Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#348868803$8,0509 viol.9 violations$8,050 in penalties
Inspection #348868803
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 2026
- Final Order
- May 27, 2026
- Closed
- May 22, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,050
- Penalties on Record
- $8,050
- Site Address
- 1015 Industrial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182.676 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $350 | $350 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 27, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $1,400 | May 25, 2026 | - | May 27, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 27, 2026 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 27, 2026 |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,400 | $1,400 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 27, 2026 |
| 01006 | 5205.116 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,400 | $1,400 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 27, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Other | 1 | 18 | $350 | $350 | May 18, 2026 | - | May 27, 2026 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 15, 2022#346021652Jun 15, 2022Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346021652$7,0004 viol.4 violations$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #346021652
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 2022
- Final Order
- Aug 8, 2022
- Closed
- Mar 15, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- 1015 Industrial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Aug 7, 2022 | - | Aug 8, 2022 |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Aug 7, 2022 | - | Aug 8, 2022 |
| 03001 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Aug 7, 2022 | - | Aug 8, 2022 |
| 03002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Aug 7, 2022 | - | Aug 8, 2022 |
Feb 6, 2014#317551869Feb 6, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#317551869$2,5507 viol.7 violations$2,550 in penalties
Inspection #317551869
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 2014
- Closed
- May 7, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,550
- Penalties on Record
- $2,550
- Site Address
- 1015 Industrial Drive, Po Box 32, Spring Valley, MN 55975
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $450 | Mar 9, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $450 | $450 | May 7, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 L01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $450 | $450 | May 7, 2014 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5205011601 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $600 | $600 | Mar 9, 2014 | - | - |
| 01005 | 5205067502 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $450 | $450 | Mar 9, 2014 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $150 | $150 | Mar 9, 2014 | - | - |
| 02002 | 5206070001 OSHA citation code: 5206070001 B | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2014 | - | - |
Jul 28, 2010#314718719Jul 28, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314718719$7375 viol.5 violations$737 in penalties
Inspection #314718719
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 2010
- Closed
- Oct 12, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $737
- Site Address
- 1015 Industrial Drive , P. O Box 32, Spring Valley, MN 55975
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $225 | $158 | Sep 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $225 | $158 | Sep 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 B04I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $225 | $158 | Sep 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $225 | $158 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $150 | $105 | Oct 14, 2010 | - | - |
Jan 18, 2007#310663422Jan 18, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310663422$4903 viol.3 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #310663422
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 2007
- Closed
- Apr 4, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 1015 Industrial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065308 | Serious | 1 | 18 | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Feb 16, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 D | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $280 | Feb 16, 2007 | - | - |
Jan 30, 1997#126559947Jan 30, 1997Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#126559947$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126559947
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 30, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1015 Industrial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Aug 26, 1996#126555648Aug 26, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#126555648$1,80017 viol.17 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #126555648
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 1996
- Closed
- May 21, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 1015 Industrial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Oct 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Oct 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $100 | $100 | Oct 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $150 | $150 | Oct 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 2 | 2 | $150 | $150 | Oct 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006 | 5205011601 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $100 | $100 | Oct 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01007 | 5205070001 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Oct 15, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
7 inspections, 1996 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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